Agile Project Manager (Contract)

Nexio; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an Agile Project Manager in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This contract role involves leading Agile delivery teams, facilitating ceremonies, and ensuring project governance while managing ERP systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Agile management and is certified in Scrum. Strong interpersonal skills and experience with Agile tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Agile project management and Scrum Master roles.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Proven experience managing projects involving ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a servant leader and coach to Agile teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and best practices.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Budget management

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Trello

Job description

Job title : Agile Project Manager (Contract)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : September 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

• To lead and support Agile delivery teams by creating an environment that fosters high performance, continuous improvement, and collaboration. This role combines Agile project management with Scrum Master responsibilities, ensuring governance, budget oversight, and alignment with enterprise systems such as ERP and workflow platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as a servant leader and coach to Agile teams, enabling continuous delivery of value.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews).
• Remove impediments and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and delivery best practices.
• Manage project governance, including budget tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Align Agile delivery with enterprise systems, including ERP and workflow platforms.
• Support teams in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for project tracking and knowledge transfer.

Required Skills & Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in Agile project management and Scrum Master roles.
• Bizagi experience advantageous
• Proven experience managing projects involving ERP systems and business workflows.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello).
• Solid grasp of governance, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools and business process modeling.
• Exposure to scaled Agile environments and enterprise-level transformation initiatives.